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Nelson, who spent six days in orbit aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 1986, would succeed Trump-era Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

There have been rescues of people trapped in homes destroyed by the "super cell" storm that was also hitting Georgia and Mississippi with more twisters and hail.

Researchers worry another coronavirus will spill over from a bat or some other creature. They're hunting for sources — and finding evidence that a new pandemic could be around the corner.

NPR's Tonya Mosley talks with Tammy Patrick, senior advisor to the elections program at the Democracy Fund, about how poll watching works and a history of voter intimidation at the polls.

A whole host of new laws passed by Virginia's Democratic majority shows how much influence the state's GOP has lost after years of dominating that state's policies.

Reiner belonged to a generation of Jewish comics who helped define 20th century American comedy.

In a letter addressed to "Our Fellow Citizens," the 489 signees, which include 22 four-star officers, state the "current president" is not up to "the enormous responsibilities of his office."

Climate change is major election issue for Democrats, but not Republicans. Yet polls show many young conservatives are concerned about climate impacts, and some are lobbying for solutions.

From romance to nonfiction, here are some of NPR's best audiobook recommendations.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley appeared before a House panel Thursday to talk about the role of the National Guard during recent protests.